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Lemon Baked Potatoes (Patates Lemonates Fournou)

from _Papa's Art of Greek Cooking_

serves 4-6

Ingredient List:

4 large potatoes (russet)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
paprika

Oven: Preheat oven to 425F

Peel and wash the potatoes, cut them lengthwise into quarters and place in a bowl.
Pour the lemon juice over them and toss. Add the salt, pepper, minced garlic, oregano and oil. Mix well.
Allow to marinate for an hour or more.
Arrange the potatoes in one layer in a baking pan. Pour over the marinade and sprinkle paprika on top.
Cover the pan tightly with foil and put on the lower rack of the oven. Bake for approximately 25 min, initially.
Uncover and bake another 30 min or until the potatoes are tender and crispy on top.
Remove from the oven and serve hot.

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Notes:

So good they are delicious cold the next day, as well.

Honestly, you should use even more lemon, maybe 3/4 cup. Also, salt them enough.